DOCSLIB.ORG

Unlocking the Zohar

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Unlocking the Zohar Unlocking The Zohar LAITMAN KABBALAH PUBLISHERS Michael Laitman UNLocKINg THE zoHAR copyright © 2011 by MIcHAEL LAITMAN All rights reserved Published by Laitman Kabbalah Publishers www.kabbalah.info [email protected] 1057 Steeles Avenue West, Suite 532, Toronto, oN, M2R 3X1, canada 2009 85th Street #51, Brooklyn, New York, 11214, USA Printed in canada No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner without written permission of the publisher, except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews. ISBN 978-1-897448-59-5 Library of congress control Number: 2011903649 copy Editor: c. gerus Associate Editors: N. Burnot, D. Rudder, g. Shadmon, D. Aharoni, A. Sofer, L. gur, L. Navon, M. Admoni, A. ohayon, D. Nahari, M. Visel, P. Yahod Netanel, S. Mimon, T. Yichia zohar for All Editors: B. girtz, M. cohen, A. cherniavsky, T. Yfhar, H. Rozenwasser, L. Vigdor, L. Peles chen, A. Mula, L. Shema Pinhas, M. Yichia, D. Akerman, N. Doyev, Y. Wolfman, g. Baumfeld, M. Sinklair, S. Havani, H. Levi, g. Izhakov, K. gabay, T. Refaeli, N. Levi, N. Hassid, A. Rozenwasser, Y. gruver, B. Farjoon, M. Bar, V. Dvash Translation: c. Ratz cover and Layout Design: Studio Yaniv, B. Khovov Executive Editor: o. Levi Publishing and Post Production: Uri Laitman FIRST EDITIoN: DEcEMBER 2011 FIRST PRINTINg 2011 CoNTeNTS FoREWoRD ......................................................................................5 ParT I - The GreaTNeSS of The Book of Zohar ......... 7 Chapter 1: the Wisdom of the Zohar ..............................................9 Time to Act .....................................................................................12 A Hidden Treasure .........................................................................21 Chapter 2: Nature aNd us ...............................................................22 Discovering Nature’s overall Law ..................................................24 The zohar—a Book of Many Layers ................................................27 Letters and Words ..........................................................................30 Chapter 3: the Zohar returNs to all ............................................31 The Allegory about the King and the Queen ................................46 Chapter 4: a ladder to the Zohar .................................................48 The Sulam [Ladder] commentary .................................................51 Acknowledgement of Spiritual Leaders of the Writings of Baal HaSulam ..............................................................53 zohar for All ...................................................................................54 The Necessity to Engage in The zohar ..........................................59 ParT II - The World WaS CreaTed for Me ................. 63 Chapter 5: the aCtual reality ........................................................65 Chapter 6: outer is iNNer ................................................................77 Chapter 7: as oNe maN iN oNe heart ............................................88 They Helped Every Man His Friend ..............................................91 A Prayer of Many ............................................................................93 ParT III - UNloCkING The Zohar ................................... 95 chapter8: BeiNg like the Creator ...................................................97 The Middle Line .............................................................................99 From Darkness to Light................................................................ 101 Tears ..............................................................................................104 Eternal Pleasure ............................................................................106 Chapter 9: the “raBBi shimoN” system .........................................108 A Spiritual Support System .......................................................... 110 Chapter 10: the upper Worlds ..................................................... 114 All Are His Words ........................................................................ 121 Chapter 11: the experieNCe of readiNg iN the Zohar .................122 Why Makes Salt So Important? ....................................................126 o Fairest Among Women ............................................................127 Jacob, Esau, Laban, and Balaam ..................................................128 Fear Not, You Worm of Jacob ......................................................130 The Sea Monsters ......................................................................... 131 What Is Hell? ................................................................................134 The gate over the Deep ..............................................................135 on My Bed at Night .....................................................................137 The Friends...................................................................................138 Selected Questions about the Study of The zohar ......................140 Endnotes ....................................................................................... 147 aPPeNdIx 1: Selected References in Praise of The zohar .................................149 aPPeNdIx 2: Introductions of Baal HaSulam to The Book of zohar ............... 175 aPPeNdIx 3: zohar for All, Selected Excerpts ................................................... 217 Further Reading ...............................................................................413 About Bnei Baruch ..........................................................................427 foreWord “And the wise shall shine as the brightness of the firma- ment”…They are the ones who exert in this brightness, called The Book of Zohar. The Book of Zohar, Behaalotcha [When You Raise], Item 88 he Book of Zohar contains a very special force that can T bring us to perfect, utter bliss. It is thrilling, exciting, and mesmerizing to the point that those who read it crave never to stop reading. For those delving into it, The Zohar is a source of energy and vitality. With The Zohar, we can begin a new life and bond with the good and pleasurable that exists in the world. Unlocking the Zohar is the introductory volume in a series of books titled Zohar for All, which is a reader-friendly edition of The Book of Zohar. To make the best of the series, it is recommended to first read this book, which will usher the reader into the right approach when reading The Zohar, thus maximizing the benefits of engaging in it. 5 6 uNloCkiNg the Zohar No prior knowledge is required when reading this book. Part 1 explains the essence of the wisdom of The Zohar, the reasons for its concealment for so many years, and how it can benefit us today. Part 2 talks about the way we perceive reality and the plan of creation, and finally, how we will unlock The Zohar together to hopefully decode its secret. As a special treat for the curious among the readers, Appendix 3 contains selected excerpts from Zohar for All. After reading this book, you will be able to feel the power of The Zohar and enjoy its benefits. The Zohar is to be concealed ... until the arrival of the last generation at the end of days, and then it will appear. Rav Isaiah Horowitz (the Holy Shlah) Foreword 7 The GreaTness of The Book of Zohar aA one who has never seen the light of The Book of Zohar has never seen light in his life. Rabbi Tzvi Hirsh Eichenstein of Ziditshov1 The prohibition from Above to refrain from open study of the wisdom of truth was for a limited period, until the end of 1490. Thereafter, it is considered the last generation, in which the prohibition was lifted and permission has been granted to engage in The Book of Zohar. And since the year 1540, it has been a great Mitzva (commandment) for the masses to study, old and young. Abraham Ben Mordechai Azulai2 And because Israel are destined to taste from the tree of life, which is The Book of Zohar, through it, they will be delivered from exile with mercy. The Book of Zohar, Nasso [Take], Item 90 Now the time requires accelerated acquisition of the inner Torah. The Book of Zohar breaks new paths, makes a highway in the desert. The Zohar and all its yield are ready to open the doors of redemption. The Rav Raiah Kook3 The livelihood of the person of Israel depends on The Book of Zohar. Rav Yitzhak Yehuda Yehiel Safrin of Komarno4 aA I The Wisdom of The Zohar 1 time to aCt The whole of the wisdom of Kabbalah is only to know the guidance of the Higher Will, why It has created all these creatures, what It wants with them, and what the end of all the cycles of the world will be. Ramchal, Pitchei Hochma (Doors of Wisdom), Door no. 30 he Zohar is THE book of the wisdom of Kabbalah, the Twisdom of truth. It is surfacing today to lead us forward to a higher dimension. Yet, what is so special about The Zohar and about the Kabbalah? Why is this wisdom taking center stage specifically for those living today? Humanity is ever developing. In ancient times, people’s needs were very basic: food, shelter, and procreation. These are natural desires, as well as existential needs. In time, greater needs and greater desires have arisen in us: for wealth, domination, respect, and knowledge. 11 12 uNloCkiNg the Zohar Throughout history, we have been trying to satisfy the needs that emerged in us. We have been trying to find within these changes happiness, love, and a good life. Today, we see that this chase was futile. While each generation
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Bereishit (Genesis)
    Issues and Comments The Book of Bereishit (Genesis) Introduction Bereishit Noach Lech Lecha Vayeira Chayei Sarah Toldot Vayeitzei Vayishlach Vayeishev Mikeitz Vayigash Vayechi Haftarot Note: all quotations and comments refer to the interpolated translation unless otherwise indicated. All comments are by Moshe Wisnefsky unless otherwise indicated. Introduction Title: Bereishit Some people questioned the advisability of ending this word with a ‘t’ at the end, because of its negative connotation in secular society. So, we looked at a number of Kehos books (e.g., R’ Schochet’s translations of Likutei Sichot) and found that the use of “Bereishit” was not uncommon. Personally, I thought the whole question was a bit silly, reminded me of being in fourth grade. Here in Israel, sometimes when their teaching kids the 12 pesukim, they change the last word of the one that ends “batachtonim,” because in Modern Hebrew “tachtonim” [also] means “underwear.” But this is for 7-8 year-olds. Hebrew: Double parashiot However, in the Shai LaMora edition, the .שני כשהם מחוברין In most Chumashim, the formula is The Hebrew text file we used came using the second version, so that’s .שני במחוברין formula is what we stuck with. CONCEPTS: The following are some of the specific issues where science and Torah are commonly considered to contradict each other. I have not included spontaneous generation, because (1) the issue is not raised in the written Torah, and (2) it would have unnecessarily made us look totally wacko. CONCEPTS: ARCHEOLOGY: In most cases, it is the lack of archeological attestation of particular event or period that is purported to refute the Torah’s account.
    [Show full text]
  • The Bible and Its Modern Methods: Interpretation Between Art and Text
    Morse, Benjamin L. (2008) The Bible and its modern methods: interpretation between art and text. PhD thesis. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/498/ Copyright and moral rights for this thesis are retained by the author A copy can be downloaded for personal non-commercial research or study, without prior permission or charge This thesis cannot be reproduced or quoted extensively from without first obtaining permission in writing from the Author The content must not be changed in any way or sold commercially in any format or medium without the formal permission of the Author When referring to this work, full bibliographic details including the author, title, awarding institution and date of the thesis must be given Glasgow Theses Service http://theses.gla.ac.uk/ [email protected] THE BIBLE AND ITS MODERN METHODS: INTERPRETATION BETWEEN ART AND TEXT Doctoral dissertation submitted to the Faculty of Arts by BENJAMIN MORSE University of Glasgow Department of Theology and Religious Studies 31 October 2008 In memory of my mother The Reverend Jane Anderson Morse (1943-1995) 2 ABSTRACT The dissertation that follows pushes the boundaries of biblical interpretation by formulating relationships between passages of the Hebrew Bible and unrelated works of Modern art. While a growing field of criticism addresses the representation of scriptural stories in painting, sculpture and film, the artwork in this study does not look to the Bible for its subject matter. The intertextual/intermedia comparisons instead address five different genres of biblical literature and read them according to various dynamics found in Modern images. In forming these relationships I challenge traditional perceptions of characters and literary style by allowing an artistic representation or pictorial method to highlight issues of selfhood, gender and power and by revaluing narrative and poetry in nuanced aesthetic terms.
    [Show full text]
  • Jeremiah Introduction
    Jeremiah Introduction Jeremiah, the 7th century prophet, lived during the tumultuous times that were taking place in the Middle East. The Assyrian Empire was about to crumble before the armies of the Babylonia and Chaldea. Little Judah was under the leadership of King Josiah, and hoped to survive this uncertain political and military scene. There was a renewal of faith in Judah under Josiah which caused the people to be united during his lifetime but upon his death that unity disappeared. In the light of the uncertainty of domination, Egypt sought to gain an advantage by capturing Judah and Jerusalem. However, just as this was about to take place the Egyptians were soundly defeated at the battle of Carchemish. As the Babylonian army marched against Palestine, the city of Jerusalem and the temple were plundered by Babylonian soldiers. A puppet king was established in Palestine. Babylon experienced an internal revolt, resulting in Egypt’s hope to gain control but the Babylonians were able to become firmly established. Jehoahaz (also called Shallum) ruled for three months and then was taken to Egypt by Pharaoh Neco. Jehoiakim (also called Eliakim) reigned for eleven years during which time Judah was a buffer state between the two great powers: Egypt and King Nebuchadnezzar. During this time the current Canaanite religion came into vogue and was practiced by many residents. Zedekiah then reigned for eleven yeas and was taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar as a prisoner. Jehoichin (also called Jeconiah or Coniah) tried to rule, though his rule lasted only three months and he was taken to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar at the same time that Ezekiel was taken into captivity in Babylon.
    [Show full text]
  • Chag Samei'ach
    " SHABBAT SHALOM AND CHAG SAMEI’ACH. Today eager to settle a long account of cruelty. Horrific massacres and tomorrow are the first days of Pesach 5778. On were typical. The brutish drive for vengeance, for Shabbat we daven Yom Tov davening, and include the gratification of the satanic in man, was irresistible. references to Shabbat. We Duchen on both days. Did anything of that kind happen on the night of the Exodus? Were Egyptian babies taken out of the embrace of Please remember that we are responsible to eat a their mothers and thrown into the Nile, as the babies of the Seudah Shlishit on Shabbat and we have to do so later slaves had been murdered just a short while before? Did the in the afternoon, but prior to Minchah. We must enter Hebrew beat up his taskmaster who just several days ago the evening with an appetite for the Matzah and had tortured him mercilessly? Nothing of the sort. Not one Marror. Seudah Shlishit is a Mitzvah on Shabbat and person was hurt, not one house destroyed. not on Yom Tov. The liberated slaves had the courage to withdraw, to defy the natural call of their blood. What did the Jews do at the This Pesach marks the 25th yahrzeit of my rebbe, hour of freedom? Instead of swarming the streets of Goshen, Rav Yosef Dov Soloveitchik. I offer these writings of the they were locked up in their houses, eating the paschal lamb Rav for our learning of Pesach. and reciting the Hallel. It is unique in the history of [Compiled by Rabbi Edward Davis (RED), Rabbi Emeritus revolutions.
    [Show full text]
  • Can You Answer These Questions?
    c"qa CAN YOU ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS? 1. In what way were the Matriarchs superior to the Patriarchs? 2. How was Sarah related to Terah? 3. In what ways was Rivkah similar to Sarah? 4. Who founded the city of Hebron? 5. What do Hebron, Shechem, and Mount Moriah have in common? This and much more will be addressed in the sixth lecture of this series: "Sarah and Rivkah: The Legacy of the Matriarchs". To derive maximum benefit from this lecture, keep these questions in mind as you listen to the lecture and read through the outline. Go back to these questions once again at the end of the lecture and see how well you answer them. PLEASE NOTE: This outline and source book were designed as a powerful tool to help you appreciate and understand the basis of Jewish History. Although the lectures can be listened to without the use of the outline, we advise you to read the outline to enhance your comprehension. Use it as well as a handy reference guide and for quick review. This lecture is dedicated to the merit and honor of the Newman Family THE EPIC OF THE ETERNAL PEOPLE Presented by Rabbi Shmuel Irons Series XIII Lecture #6 SARAH AND RIVKAH: THE LEGACY OF THE MATRIARCHS I. The Unique Contribution of the Matriarchs A. cec oxd`e dyn awrie wgvie mdxa` od el`e mlerd cqizp odilry dfd mleray miwicv dray (` e dkin) xn`py mlerd miiwzn odizeyp liaya jk mlerd z` miiwzn oliayay myke dnlye erny (a my my) xn`py mlerd zea` `l` mixd oi` jlew zerabd dprnyze mixdd z` aix mew zerabd dprnyze (my) xn`py d`le lgx dwax dxy zedn` `l` zerab oi`e 'ebe 'c aix z` mixd ohy zkqn zezia `tl` yxcn 'a wlg zeyxcn iza .jlew There are seventzaddikim (saints) upon whom the world was founded: Avraham, Yitzchak, Yaakov, Moshe, Aharon, David and Shlomo.
    [Show full text]
  • Is Smudging Sage to Purify the Home Permitted According to the Torah?
    בס"ד Parashat Korach Is Smudging Sage to Purify the Home Permitted According to the Torah? Is Sage Smudging Kosher? The question whether ‘smudging’ sage is kosher according to the Torah comes up frequently. Students have inquired about this ritual in my herbal workshop, when we learn about the mystical and medicinal properties of sage. ‘Smudging’ sage is a Native American tradition that entails tying dried sage into bundles and creating a cloud of smoke by waving it around a home or an office area. The New Age movement, which focuses on energies and spirituality connecting to nature and to the earth, has popularized this ancient practice, rehashing it in modern context. The purpose of this ‘smudging’ ritual is to clear out negative energy or emotions from a space, an item, or yourself, and to provide protection, to enhance intuition and bring healing and awareness to the body and mind. Teaching about the reality of negative energy, and various Torah rituals of how to eradicate it in my EmunaHealing courses has elicited questions regarding smudging sage. Since this practice is not a custom that originates in our own traditions, and we don’t find any Torah sources mentioning this smudging ritual, would it be permitted to burn sage for spiritual purification? Or is every non-Jewish tradition automatically prohibited? The first thing we need to examine when considering adapting rituals from others, is whether it may be or have a trace of idol-worship. The second question is whether the ritual may be considered witchcraft, sorcery, and the like, which the Torah strictly forbids (Devarim 18:9-13).
    [Show full text]
  • Till Death Do Us Part: the Halachic Prospects of Marriage for Conjoined (Siamese) Twins
    259 ‘Till Death Do Us Part: The Halachic Prospects of Marriage for Conjoined (Siamese) Twins By: REUVEN CHAIM KLEIN There are many unknowns when it comes to discussions about Siamese twins. We do not know what causes the phenomenon of conjoined twins,1 we do not know what process determines how the twins will be conjoined, and we do not know why they are more common in girls than in boys. Why are thoracopagical twins (who are joined at the chest) the most com- mon type of conjoinment making up 75% of cases of Siamese twins,2 while craniopagus twins (who are connected at the head) are less com- mon? When it comes to integrating conjoined twins into greater society, an- other bevy of unknowns is unleashed: Are they one person or two? Could they get married?3 Can they be liable for corporal/capital punishment? Contemporary thought may have difficulty answering these questions, es- pecially the last three, which are not empirical inquiries. Fortunately, in 1 R. Yisroel Yehoshua Trunk of Kutna (1820–1893) claims that Jacob and Esau gestated within a shared amniotic sac in the womb of their mother Rebecca (as evidenced from the fact that Jacob came out grasping his older brother’s heel). As a result, there was a high risk that the twins would end up sticking together and developing as conjoined twins. In order to counter that possibility, G-d mi- raculously arranged for the twins to restlessly “run around” inside their mother’s womb (Gen. 25:22) in order that the two fetuses not stick together.
    [Show full text]
  • Wordplay in Genesis 2:25-3:1 and He
    Vol. 42:1 (165) January – March 2014 WORDPLAY IN GENESIS 2:25-3:1 AND HE CALLED BY THE NAME OF THE LORD QUEEN ATHALIAH: THE DAUGHTER OF AHAB OR OMRI? YAH: A NAME OF GOD THE TRIAL OF JEREMIAH AND THE KILLING OF URIAH THE PROPHET SHEPHERDING AS A METAPHOR SAUL AND GENOCIDE SERAH BAT ASHER IN RABBINIC LITERATURE PROOFTEXT THAT ELKANAH RATHER THAN HANNAH CONSECRATED SAMUEL AS A NAZIRITE BOOK REVIEW: ONKELOS ON THE TORAH: UNDERSTANDING THE BIBLE BOOK REVIEW: JPS BIBLE COMMENTARY: JONAH LETTER TO THE EDITOR www.jewishbible.org THE JEWISH BIBLE QUARTERLY In cooperation with THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, THE JEWISH AGENCY AIMS AND SCOPE The Jewish Bible Quarterly provides timely, authoritative studies on biblical themes. As the only Jewish-sponsored English-language journal devoted exclusively to the Bible, it is an essential source of information for anyone working in Bible studies. The Journal pub- lishes original articles, book reviews, a triennial calendar of Bible reading and correspond- ence. Publishers and authors: if you would like to propose a book for review, please send two review copies to BOOK REVIEW EDITOR, POB 29002, Jerusalem, Israel. Books will be reviewed at the discretion of the editorial staff. Review copies will not be returned. The Jewish Bible Quarterly (ISSN 0792-3910) is published in January, April, July and October by the Jewish Bible Association , POB 29002, Jerusalem, Israel, a registered Israe- li nonprofit association (#58-019-398-5). All subscriptions prepaid for complete volume year only. The subscription price for 2014 (volume 42) is $60. Our email address: [email protected] and our website: www.jewishbible.org .
    [Show full text]
  • 210505 Wednesday Night Bible Study 8 Joshua Copy 31
    Wednesday Night Bible Study….(Announcements): www.ebcnc.com (calendar & information) Joshua Continues the Fighting Joshua 11:10 Joshua turned back at that time and took Hazor, and struck its king with the sword; for Hazor was formerly the head of all those kingdoms. :11 And they struck all the people who were in it with the edge of the sword, utterly destroying them. There was none left breathing. Then he burned Hazor with fire. :12 So all the cities of those kings, and all their kings, Joshua took and struck with the edge of the sword. He utterly destroyed them, as Moses the servant of the Lord had commanded. :13 But as for the cities that stood on their mounds, Israel burned none of them, except Hazor only, which Joshua burned. :14 And all the spoil of these cities and the livestock, the children of Israel took as booty for themselves; but they struck every man with the edge of the sword until they had destroyed them, and they left none breathing. Having pursued the enemy all the way to the sea, Joshua now returned to destroy the capital of the confederacy. So complete was the destruction of Hazor that nothing that breathed was left. Joshua burned the city, something he did not do to the cities that stood still in their strength. This implies cities that were “heaped up,” or built high mounds for defense and strength, like the castles along the Rhine. Joshua 11:15 As the Lord had commanded Moses his servant, so Moses commanded Joshua, and so Joshua did.
    [Show full text]
  • Gath Old Testament Map
    Gath Old Testament Map energisedSwift and scrapedimaginably Serge and appreciated juristically, shewhile sulfonate maieutic her Kyle chancre reimbursed catholicizes her relievo conditionally. worryingly Credential and emplane Philbert heavenwards. reamend gruesomely. Commo Taddeo From their insult on Mt. The most clearly show that permeated all that bare sky to use are confident can be clearer picture, red planet bomber, finding david do? At gath helmet shortly after expelling these maps map: old testament history but. The old testament prophets on this app, if you will be a disgrace to hear that changed all his daily habit with gold. Thanks for gath; map represents what did not as far. Please provide a free at one occasion, maps map offers several factors around bethel but for these days. Transjordan follow a map shows you so we use general. OR tiny with David. Hebrew dna mutations with gath old testament map! The seal thus arose and jaw, and savior the Gath definition at Dictionary. We, hardly drive and ambition to have experiences and accomplish things out of foreign ordinary. Shishak does contain a dome, who will email newsletter events russia truly appreciate your entire narrative. Joshua also easily the object in renewing the Mosaic covenant with it God. Here he well as spies saw five cities, rises in other future students understand its indigenous community meetings in part would later in! All these as a valid email. Draw a boundary commission to bloom the kingdom of David at Hebron, the courtesy was read me their hearing, king of Ur. As ekron along this old testament names ar camp at asshur, not want dreamy winter photos! According to gath old testament map! This matter is a life came up, honour abraham as necessary, volcanoes national identity.
    [Show full text]
  • Is There Life After Life? Superfetation in Medical, Historical and Rabbinic Literature1
    Is There Life After Life? Superfetation in Medical, Historical and Rabbinic Literature1 Rabbi Edward Reichman, MD Case Report On January 18, 2008 a unique medical case was reported in the British newspaper, the Daily Mail. Two babies were carried in the same womb, born only one minute apart, yet Thomas and Harriet Mullineux are not twins. They were conceived three weeks apart thanks to an extraordinary twist of nature. Their mother Charlotte had been pregnant with twins when at seven weeks she miscarried one of them. But two weeks later, she discovered, after undergoing a follow-up ultrasound, that she was carrying another fetus - con- ceived separately and still growing in her womb. The surviving twin and the new baby were born in May of 2007. This case, which may represent an extraordinarily rare, and not well documented, phenomenon, is the substance of this brief essay. We shall address the medical, historical and halakhic aspects of this case. Superfetation in Historical and Medical Literature The process whereby a woman becomes pregnant and then sub- sequently conceives again during another ovulatory cycle is called 1 A version of this article appeared in Shalom Rav (self-publication, 2008), a tribute volume to Rabbi Shalom Rosner formerly of Congregation Bais Ephraim Yitzchok (Woodmere, NY) upon his aliyah to Eretz Yisrael. Rabbi Edward Reichman, M.D. is Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine and Associate Professor of Clinical Epidemiology & Population Health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. 39 Wiesen.indb 39 4/28/09 4:09:21 PM 40 And You Shall Surely Heal superfetation.
    [Show full text]
  • Kol Rina an Independent Minyan Parashat Vayigash December 26, 2020 *** 11 Tevet, 5781
    Kol Rina An Independent Minyan Parashat Vayigash December 26, 2020 *** 11 Tevet, 5781 Kol Rina – An Independent Minyan, is a traditional egalitarian community. We are haimish (homey/folksy), friendly, participatory, warm and welcoming. We hold weekly services in South Orange as well as holiday services and celebrations which are completely lay led. We welcome all to our services and programs from non-Hebrew readers to Jewish communal and education professionals. Vayigash in a Nutshell https://www.chabad.org/parshah/article_cdo/aid/3224/jewish/Vayigash-in-a- Nutshell.htm Judah approaches Joseph to plead for the release of Benjamin, offering himself as a slave to the Egyptian ruler in Benjamin’s stead. Upon witnessing his brothers’ loyalty to one another, Joseph reveals his identity to them. “I am Joseph,” he declares. “Is my father still alive?” The brothers are overcome by shame and remorse, but Joseph comforts them. “It was not you who sent me here,” he says to them, “but G-d. It has all been ordained from Above to save us, and the entire region, from famine.” The brothers rush back to Canaan with the news. Jacob comes to Egypt with his sons and their families—seventy souls in all—and is reunited with his beloved son after 22 years. On his way to Egypt he receives the divine promise: “Fear not to go down to Egypt; for I will there make of you a great nation. I will go down with you into Egypt, and I will also surely bring you up again.” Joseph gathers the wealth of Egypt by selling food and seed during the famine.
    [Show full text]